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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.97, 1,055.95 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.97, 1,055.95 and 381.38 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.97 : 1,055.95 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.97/1,055.95 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.97x = 1,055.95 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.97x = 402,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,719.90/703.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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